SCCHA Properties

Avenida Espana

Type: Senior (at least 62 years old) / Tax Credit

Location: 181 Rawls Place, San José, CA 95139

Number of Units: 84

Property Management Company: The John Stewart Company

Year Construction Completed: 1993

Owners: AE Associates Ltd. LP

For More Information Visit: http://jscoSCCHA.com/property/avenida-espana/

Property Summary:

This award-winning senior housing development is located next to the hills of South San José and features a library and large interior courtyard. This housing project was completed in early 1994 and underwent a major rehabilitation in 2011. All units are one-bedroom units located in a single, two-story, double-loaded corridor, elevator-serviced, wood-framed building. On-site resident services are available.

Bendorf Apartments

Type: Family / Tax Credit / Section 8

Location: 282 Danze Drive, San José CA 95111

Number of Units: 100

Property Management Company: The John Stewart Company

Year Construction Completed: 1973

Owners: Bendorf Drive LP

For More Information Visit: http://jscoSCCHA.com/property/bendorf-drive/

Property Summary:

Bendorf Apartments is a 100 multifamily unit property located at 282 Danze Drive in San José, 95111. The 3.92-acre site includes 100 family units and a community building constructed in 1973. The property has 88 project-based assistance vouchers issued by HUD that serve households at or below 50% of median income. The property is being fully renovated (interior and exterior) in 2014. The renovations will include a photovoltaic electric and solar thermal hot water system. On-site resident services are available.

Blossom River Apartments

Type: Family / Tax Credit

Location: 1000 Blossom River Way, San José, CA 95123

Number of Units: 144

Property Management Company: The John Stewart Company

Year Construction Completed: 1999

Owners: Blossom River Associates LP

For More Information Visit: https://jscosccha.com/property/blossom-river-apartments/

Property Summary:

This 144-unit development houses families in a convenient location near the busy Oakridge Mall and within a block of the light rail station. The development's pleasing earth tone colors and landscaping add great aesthetic value to the neighborhood. On-site resident services are available.

Bracher Senior Housing

Type: Senior (at least 62 years old)  / Tax Credit

Location: 2665 South Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Number of Units: 72

Property Management Company: FPI Management Company

Year Construction Completed: 1995

Owners: South Drive LLC

For More Information Visit: http://fpiSCCHA.com/property/bracher-gardens/

Property Summary:

The design of Bracher Apartments reflects its unique historical context. The Bracher family sold its long-standing ranch specifically for the creation of affordable senior housing. It was a natural, then, to create a traditional farmhouse theme, emphasizing comfort and beauty. This design supports the active residents at Bracher, who take full advantage of the community room, kitchen and library for their clubs and classes. On-site resident services are available.

Clarendon Street (formerly Villa Garcia) Apartments

Type: Family / Tax Credit / Section 8

Location: 7213 Clarendon Street, San José, CA 95129

Number of Units: 80

Property Management Company: The John Stewart Company

Year Rehabilitation Completed: 2013

Owners: Clarendon Street Apartments LP

For More Information Visit: http://jscoSCCHA.com/property/clarendon-st-apartments

Property Summary:

The Clarendon Street Apartments was renovated in 2013 to provide improved energy-efficiency and on-site amenities. All apartments have been refurbished with new carpet, vinyl, cabinets, bathrooms, A/C, and solar heating. Clarendon Street Apartments is located in the Cupertino school district, just east of De Anza Blvd. and within minutes of Hwy 85. On-site resident services are available.

Cypress Gardens Apartments

Type: Senior (at least 55 years old) / Tax Credit / Section 8

Location: 3555 Judro Way, San José, CA 95117

Number of Units: 125

Property Management Company: The John Stewart Company

Year Construction Completed:  1985

Owners: Julian Street Partners LP

For More Information Visit: http://jscoSCCHA.com/property/cypress-gardens/

Property Summary:

Cypress Gardens is one of SCCHA’s oldest senior housing developments and is home to low-income persons whose backgrounds span the globe. In addition to an inviting rose-dappled courtyard with park benches and a large recreation room, residents also have access to the Cypress Senior Center right next door. This project has created a higher level of comfort and security for more than 150 residents, and the 2011-upgraded building will serve residents for many years to come. On-site resident services are available.

Deborah Drive Apartments

Type: Family / Public Housing 

Location: 2215 Deborah Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Number of Units: 4

Property Management Company: The John Stewart Company

Year Construction Completed:  1962

Owners: Santa Clara County Housing Authority

For More Information Visit: http://jscoSCCHA.com/property/deborah-gardens/

Property Summary:

The Deborah Drive Apartments are some of SCCHA’s few remaining public housing units available for low- and very low-income families. The Deborah Drive four-plex includes 2 one-bedroom units and 2 two-bedroom units, which are wood-framed with a composition shingle roof. On-site resident services are available.

DeRose Gardens Apartments

Type: Senior (at least 62 years old) / Tax Credit

Location: 1401 De Rose Way, San José, CA 95126

Number of Units: 76

Property Management Company: The John Stewart Company

Year Construction Completed: 1991

Owners: HACSC

For More Information Visit: https://jscosccha.com/property/de-rose-gardens/

Property Summary:

The award-winning DeRose Gardens, like all senior developments built by SCCHA, provides a secure building, on-site management, beautiful grounds and a friendly community where the residents feel protected and comfortable. A central community room brings residents together to socialize, hold meetings, or take free computer classes. On-site resident services are available.

Eklund Gardens Apartments 1 & 2

Type: Family

Location: 2002 Halford Avenue & 3780 Poinciana Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Number of Units: 16

Property Management Company: The John Stewart Company

Year Construction Completed : 1997

Owners: Halford LLC & Poinciana LLC

For More Information Visit: http://jscoSCCHA.com/property/eklund-gardens-1/
http://jscoSCCHA.com/property/eklund-gardens-2/

Property Summary:

This family low-income housing development is located in a quiet residential area of Santa Clara and was named in honor of the late Carl Eklund, a strong advocate of affordable housing and a long-time member of SCCHA’s Board of Commissioners. The 10 two-bedroom units and 6 three-bedroom units of this public housing project were completed in 1997 and are in 2 three-story wood framed buildings. On-site resident services are available.

El Parador Senior Apartments

Type: Senior / Tax Credit

Location: 2565 South Bascom Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008

Number of Units: 125

Property Management Company: The John Stewart Company

Year Rehabilitation Completed: 2002

Owners: Bascom/HACSC Associates LP

For More Information Visit: https://jscosccha.com/property/el-parador/

Property Summary:

El Parador Senior Apartments is located in an excellent West San José/Campbell location with nearby grocery stores, pharmacy, medical and dental offices and restaurants. The Pruneyard and Hamilton Square Shopping Centers and Cinema are only 2 miles away. Good Samaritan Hospital is approximately 3 miles away. Location is convenient to freeway and bus lines. Located on 2.79 acres, this senior independent living project consists of a single, three-story building served by dual elevators. The building has Spanish style architecture with a concrete tile roof, a stucco exterior finish and a neutral tone color scheme. Construction was completed in March 2002. On-site resident services are available.

Helzer Courts Apartments

Type: Family / Tax Credit

Location: 2960 MacIntyre Drive, San José, CA 95136

Number of Units: 155

Property Management Company: The John Stewart Company

Year of Completed Construction: 2000

Owners: Helzer Associates LP

For More Information Visit: https://jscosccha.com/property/helzer-courts/

Property Summary:

The outstanding hillside location of Helzer Courts influenced its housing design with units reminiscent of early 20th century San Francisco townhouse flats. Helzer is the first project to be developed on the prominent Communications Hill in San José and provides a neighborhood that is safe and secluded yet still adjacent to major thoroughfares, employment and services. Each unit has a two-car garage and laundry hook-ups. The three separate courtyards are areas where children can play near home and parents can easily supervise. Helzer Courts has a single-family home appeal. On-site resident services are available.

Huff Gardens Apartments

Type: Family / Tax Credit

Location: 3021 Huff Avenue, San José, CA 95128

Number of Units: 72

Property Management Company: The John Stewart Company

Year Construction Completed: 1997

Owners: Huff Avenue LLC

For More Information Visit: https://jscosccha.com/property/huff-gardens/

Property Summary:

Huff Gardens, a 72-unit family apartment complex, was a joint venture between SCCHA and an affiliate of the Rotary Club of San José. The Rotarians stock the resident library with books, sponsor youth activities and hold an annual summer picnic and holiday dinner for the residents. On-site resident services are available.

John Burns Gardens Apartments

Type: Senior (at least 62 years old) / Tax Credit

Location: 820 & 850 Agnews Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Number of Units: 100

Property Management Company: The John Stewart Company

Year Construction Completed: 2003

Owners: HACSC/Choices Senior Associates LP

For More Information Visit: http://jscoSCCHA.com/property/john-burns-gardens/

Property Summary:

John Burns Gardens, named in honor of SCCHA’s former Executive Director who led the agency for more than 30 years, is one of three SCCHA projects designated as the affordable housing component of the Rivermark master-planned community at the old Santa Clara Agnews Hospital site. The senior development plan includes more than 1,800 homes, a new park, elementary school, retail and commercial center, Safeway market, restaurants and more. On-site resident services are available.

Julian Gardens Apartments

Type: Family / Tax Credit/ Section  8

Location: 345 E Julian Street, San José, CA 95112

Number of Units: 9

Property Management Company: The John Stewart Company

Year Construction Completed: 2011

Owners: Julian Street Partners LP 

For More Information Visit: http://jscoSCCHA.com/property/julian-gardens/

Property Summary:

Within walking distance to downtown San José, Julian Gardens is an affordable family housing community. The 2011 rehabilitation project included major interior and exterior upgrades, including the addition of an on-site laundry facility. On-site resident services are available.

Klamath Gardens Apartments

Type: Family / Tax Credit

Location: 2051 Klamath Way, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Number of Units: 17

Property Management Company:  FPI Management, Inc.

Year Construction Completed: 1996

Owners: Klamath Associates LP

For More Information Visit: http://fpiSCCHA.com/property/klamath-gardens/

Property Summary:

Klamath Gardens is located in the City of Santa Clara and is the companion complex to Eklund Gardens. This attractive development features easy access to Lawrence Expressway, a major thoroughfare leading to major employment, recreational and shopping centers. On-site resident services are available.

Laurel Grove Apartments

Type: Family / Tax Credit / Section 8

Location: 298 Laurel Grove Lane, San José, CA 95126

Number of Units: 82

Property Management Company: The John Stewart Company

Year Construction Completed: November 2018

Owners: Laurel Grove Lane LP

For More Information Visit: https://jscosccha.com/property/laurel-grove/

Property Summary:

Laurel Grove Apartments is a unique property conveniently located in highly desirable, transit oriented area of downtown San Jose, adjacent to the San Jose Diridon Transit Center in a service rich area where residents can walk, take train, or bike to work, school and stores. Laurel Grove offers a variety of floor plans, with 81 units targeting low income families, all within one four story building with a subterranean garage. The building includes a community room, on-site office and resident services as well. 

Lenzen Gardens Apartments

Type: Senior (at least 55 years old) / Tax Credit / Section 8

Location: 893 Lenzen Avenue, San José, CA 95216

Number of Units: 94

Property Management Company: The John Stewart Company

Year Rehabilitation Completed: 2011

Owners:  Julian Street Partners LP

For More Information Visit: http://jscoSCCHA.com/property/lenzen-gardens/

Property Summary:

Lenzen Gardens provides a tranquil setting for seniors and seniors with disabilities. A large central courtyard provides a great place to sit and enjoy the morning sun or chat with a neighbor. Residents can also make themselves at home in the adjacent recreation room by watching television or playing the piano. On-site resident services are available.

Lucretia Gardens Apartments

Type: Family / Tax Credit / Section 8

Location: 2020 Lucretia Avenue, San José CA 95112

Number of Units: 16

Property Management Company: The John Stewart Company

Year Construction Completed: 1994

Owners: Julian Street Partners LP

For More Information Visit: http://jscoSCCHA.com/property/lucretia-gardens/

Property Summary:

Lucretia Gardens and its sister development, Julian Gardens, represent the standard in public housing. During 2011, SCCHA carried out a major rehabilitation of unit interiors and exteriors, an energy efficiency upgrade, extensive landscape improvements, and new LED lighting. On-site resident services are available.

Miramar Way Apartments

Type: Family / Tax Credit / Section 8

Location: 3761 Miramar Way, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Number of Units: 16

Property Management Company: The John Stewart Company

Year Rehabilitation Completed: 2011

Owners: /Julian Street Partners LP

For More Information Visit: http://jscoSCCHA.com/property/miramar-apartments/

Property Summary:

Miramar Way Apartments is an example of family tax credit housing units. The site consists of one- and two-bedroom units. On-site resident services are available.

Morrone Gardens Apartments

Type: Senior (at least 62 years old) / Tax Credit

Location: 1107 Lucchessi Dr., San José CA 95118

Number of Units: 102

Property Management Company: FPI Management, Inc.

Year Rehabilitation Completed: 2013

Owners: HACSC

For More Information Visit: http://fpiSCCHA.com/property/morrone-gardens/

Property Summary:

Morrone Gardens Apartments is a 102-unit senior residence nestled in the Almaden Valley of San José. The updated and attractive community center now serves as a central place for resident services, gatherings, educational programs and social enjoyment. On-site resident services are available.

Park Avenue Senior Apartments

Type: Senior (at least 62 years old) / Tax Credit / Section 8

Location: 370 Laurel Grove Lane, San Jose, CA 95126

Number of Units: 100

Property Management Company: The John Stewart Company

Year Construction Completed: February 2020 

For More Information Email: https://jscosccha.com/property/park-avenue-senior/

Property Summary:

Park Avenue Senior is a Gelfand Partners Architects beautifully designed 62+ community centrally located in San Jose with one and two bedroom apartment homes. Park Avenue Senior is within walking distance to public transportation, grocery stores, and in close proximity to other downtown attractions. The community offers on-site laundry facilities, beautifully designed courtyard, garage parking and a host of resident services.

Pinmore Gardens Apartments

Type: Family / Tax Credit

Location: 1706 Branham Lane, San José, CA 95118

Number of Units: 51

Property Management Company: FPI Management, Inc.

Year Construction Completed: 1995

Owners: Branham Lane LLC

For More Information Visit: http://fpiSCCHA.com/property/pinmore-gardens/

Property Summary:

Pinmore Gardens required a sophisticated land assembly effort to convert the underutilized site previously owned by multiple public sector owners, including the California Transportation Department and the Santa Clara County Traffic Authority. The conversion of the site resulted in a new and more serviceable subdivision map for the area. This project consists of 5 wood-framed, three-story buildings using an innovative townhouse over flat building format. The unit count is 23 one-bedroom, 10 two-bedroom, 15 three-bedroom, and 3 four-bedroom units. On-site resident services are available.

Poco Way Apartments

Type: Family / Tax Credit / Section 8

Location: 1900 Poco Way, San José, CA 95116

Number of Units: 130

Property Management Company: The John Stewart Company

Year Construction Completed: 1996

Owners: McCreery Avenue LP 

For More Information Visit: https://jscosccha.com/property/poco-way-apartments/

Property Summary:

Poco Way is a family property conveniently located in a historic East Side San José neighborhood. It includes two-, three- and four-bedroom units and a community center. On-site resident services are available.

Rincon Gardens Apartments

Type: Senior (at least 55 years old) / Tax Credit / Section 8

Location: 400 West Rincon Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008

Number of Units: 200

Property Management Company: The John Stewart Company

Year Rehabilitation Completed: 2009

Owners: Rincon Gardens Associates LP

For More Information Visit: http://jscoSCCHA.com/property/rincon-gardens/

Property Summary:

Rincon Gardens is located in the beautiful City of Campbell next to the well-known John D. Morgan Park. The community consists of a two-story building with interior corridor entryways. The property boasts various amenities for seniors to enjoy, such as an onsite Library, Beauty Salon, Pool Table, Piano Room, Arts and Crafts room, and two large dining rooms.  The grounds are fully landscaped with resident parking only. Rincon Gardens is within walking distance to the Campbell Community Center and downtown Campbell and is near public transportation and major freeways. On-site resident services are available.

Rivertown Apartments

Type: Family / Tax Credit 

Location: 1340 Hope Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Number of Units: 100

Property Management Company: The John Stewart Company

Year Construction Completed: 2003

Owners: HACSC/Choices Family Associates LP

For More Information Visit:https://jscosccha.com/property/rivertown-apartments/

Property Summary:

Rivertown is one of three SCCHA projects designated as the affordable housing component of the Rivermark master-planned community at the old Santa Clara Agnews Hospital site. The development plan includes more than 1,800 homes, a new park, elementary school, retail and commercial center, Safeway market, restaurants and more. On-site resident services are available.

San Pedro Gardens Apartments

Type: Family / Tax Credit

Location: 16716 San Luis Way, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Number of Units: 20

Property Management Company: The John Stewart Company

Year Construction Completed: 1992

Owners: San Pedro Gardens Associates Ltd.

For More Information Visit: https://jscosccha.com/property/san-pedro-gardens/

Property Summary:

This spacious 36-unit townhouse complex includes 20 units available for lease to very low-income families. On-site resident services are available.

Sunset Gardens Apartments

Type: Senior (at least 55 years old) / Tax Credit / Section 8

Location: 7750 Wren Avenue, Gilroy, CA 95020

Number of Units: 75

Property Management Company: The John Stewart Company

Year Rehabilitation Completed: 2012

Owners: Julian Street Partners LP

For More Information Visit: http://jscoSCCHA.com/property/sunset-gardens/

Property Summary:

Located in the rural community of Gilroy, Sunset Gardens has winding sidewalks, rose gardens and a backdrop of mountains and hills. Sunset Gardens is a 75-unit senior residence rehabilitated in 2012. The property has a community building that serves as a central place for resident services, gatherings, educational programs and social enjoyment. On-site resident services are available.

Villa Hermosa

Type: Senior (at least 62 years old) / Tax Credit

Location: 1640 Hermocilla Way, San José, CA 95126

Number of Units: 100

Property Management Company: FPI Management, Inc.

Year Construction Completed: 1999

Owners: Hermocilla LLC

For More Information Visit: https://fpisccha.com/property/villa-hermosa/

Property Summary:

Villa Hermosa is a senior housing community flanked by a public park and 9-hole public golf course. Health facilities, shopping centers and major freeways are nearby. On-site resident services are available.

The Willows

Type: Family / Tax Credit

Location: 898 Paula Street, San José, CA 95126

Number of Units: 47

Property Management Company: The John Stewart Company 

Year Rehabilition Completed: 2005

Owners: The Willows/HACSC Associates LP

For More Information Visit: https://jscosccha.com/property/the-willows/

Property Summary:

The Willows is another example of how SCCHA serves struggling communities by purchasing aging housing and performing substantial improvements to the property in order to preserve affordable housing for low-income tenants. There are 7, two-story wood-framed residential buildings with pitched roofing and a single one-story community building. The buildings include 24 one-bedroom units, 8 two-bedroom units, 12 three-bedroom units, and 3 four-bedroom units in the complex. On-site resident services are available.